Digestive Health Support - Gastrointestinal Well-Being

Digestive health support involves maintaining a healthy gastrointestinal system through diet, lifestyle, and supplements to promote proper digestion and nutrient absorption.

Digestive Health Support FAQ

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How can a healthy diet help with digestive problems?

Eating a whole-foods diet high in fiber, healthy fat and nutrients is the first step toward good digestion. Practices such as mindful eating, stress reduction and exercise can also be beneficial. Finally, changing habits that may affect your digestion — such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and late-night eating — may help relieve symptoms as well.

How can a healthy digestive system be improved?

Certain nutrients are necessary for a healthy digestive tract. Ensuring that your body gets enough probiotics, glutamine and zinc may improve your digestion. Simple diet and lifestyle changes may help improve your digestion if you experience occasional, frequent or long-term digestive symptoms.

Why is digestion important?

Digestion is important because your body needs nutrients from food and drink to work properly and stay healthy. Proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water are nutrients. Your digestive system breaks nutrients into parts small enough for your body to absorb and use for energy, growth, and cell repair.

Where can I find support for digestive disorders?

Guts UK is the support organisation for all digestive disorders. Visit their website at gutscharity.org.uk/ for further details. There are specific support organisations for various digestive disorders – search the directory at Contact (previously known as Contact a Family) for details.

Where can I find information on digestive disorders?

The NHS website has extensive information on digestive disorders, including videos on digestive disorders such as ulcerative colitis or IBS. They also produce videos on constipation and diarrhoea, as well as videos on interventions such as colonoscopy.

What nutrients are in your digestive system?

Proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water are nutrients. Your digestive system breaks nutrients into parts small enough for your body to absorb and use for energy, growth, and cell repair. MyPlate offers ideas and tips to help you meet your individual health needs.